Got an MOT warning that front NS bulb was discoloured on my FL. Think it's losing its orange on one side. I know how to extract the headlight unit and replace the main and dipped bulbs. But have there been any pictures how to remove and replace the bulb? I know it is deeply buried. Going to be a dealer trip unless I get a definite it can be done.

Thanks

 

 

I have sorted it. Easy as per owners hand book and replaced the pair. The varnish was crozzled* on one side. I was thinking of the parking light bulb replacement.

 

*a Yorkshire term?

Edited 18 June, 201412 yr by gregoir

Could have replaced them with a nice pair of silver ones.......will loose the orange when the bulb isn't flashing, but still flashes orange. ;)

They often aren't as bright though.

 

The best ones are rumoured to be from Philips or Osram.

 

Left (Osram, as pictured above), right (standard silver coated bulbs)...

 

 

Pictures courtesy of alberg.

Edited 18 June, 201412 yr by silver1011

I got the £6 a pair from Autobulbs (or Powerbulbs) been nice and bright and MOT friendly for the last couple of years. :)